Full Stack Engineer, Employee Experience

SpaceX is seeking a Full Stack Engineer to join the application software team, which creates mission-critical applications used throughout SpaceX to accelerate launch vehicle production and flight and enable Starlink to grow into a worldwide fast, reliable Internet service. The team is currently creating and evolving systems to enable rapid build and reuse of Starship and designing next-generation manufacturing software for high-throughput factories. This role requires being onsite in Palo Alto, CA, and remote or hybrid work will not be considered.

What You Will Do

Develop highly reliable software solutions used across SpaceX, create new applications that improve how SpaceX operates, build prototypes to prove out key design concepts and quantify technical constraints, own all aspects of software engineering and product development, deep dive into users' problems to find and create efficient solutions, and contribute to team collaborations on architecture, design, and code reviews.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role is ideal for a motivated engineer who loves solving problems and wants to make an impact on a super inspiring mission. You will have full ownership of challenging problems, working with a team of enthusiastic engineers with diverse perspectives. Aerospace experience is not required. Compensation includes a base salary range of $135,000-$185,000 per year, long-term incentives like company stock or stock options, discretionary bonuses, comprehensive medical/vision/dental coverage, 401(k), paid parental leave, 3 weeks of paid vacation, and 10+ paid holidays.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, math, or scientific discipline; OR 2+ years of professional experience building software in lieu of a degree
• 1+ years of experience in full stack development
• May be asked to work extended hours/weekends dependent on launch cadence
• This role requires you to be onsite. Remote and/or hybrid work will not be considered
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Benefits

• Long-term incentives in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Various other discounts and perks
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick leave